Vistage International names Larry Johns new Charlotte Chair
SAN DIEGO, August 13, 2007 — Vistage International, the world’s leading chief executive organization, has named Larry Johns as a Vistage Chair in Charlotte, NC. Larry joins a community of 50 Vistage Chairs and nearly 748 members in the Mid–Atlantic region. Vistage member companies in the region employ more than 113,000 and generate more than $25 billion in revenue.
In this position, he will be responsible for building and facilitating groups of CEOs who meet monthly to discuss their business issues, share expertise and provide one another confidential help in critical situations. Larry will also serve as an executive coach, meeting individually with each group member to provide accountability and support to improve the member’s business performance and personal leadership skills.
Larry Johns is a former business owner and strategic business advisor accomplished in working with privately held middle-market companies in a broad array of industries. Johns specializes in strategic facilitation, acquisitions, brand development and Lean manufacturing. Larry is a CPA and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has served on several boards and currently resides in Hickory, NC.
about Vistage International
Vistage International and its affiliates have 14,000 members in 16 countries representing the world’s leading chief executive organization based on revenue. Vistage members generate nearly $300 billion in annual revenue and have more than 2.1 million employees around the world. Vistage is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and enhancing the lives of chief executives. Member companies are better run and grow their revenues, on average, at twice the percentage growth rate after joining Vistage.
Vistage International includes operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, Mexico, Argentina and the Netherlands. Vistage affiliates include TEC, The Executive Committee and The Executive Connection in the following areas: Florida, Michigan, Wisconsin, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Germany, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa.
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